Throughout their lives, women have done hundreds of experiments on their hair, trying to achieve smooth and beautiful hair. They learn about how they should take care of their hair from magazines, on the Internet, from friends, or even from a "reliable" source - OBS ("one grandmother said"). To healthy, well-groomed hair, they move through a tortuous path of trial and error. For example, one such mistake is to use a mask daily instead of a conditioner. Or another - do not wash it off, so that it works on dry hair. Do you do the same? It looks like it's time to dispel common hair mask myths.

Hair masks do not need to be washed off, they work on dry hair too

IT IS A MYTH. Hair masks should be kept on the hair as long as the manufacturer recommends. This is usually 20 minutes. They not only do not work after this time, penetrating deep into the hair cuticle, they heavily weigh and pollute them. Hair becomes dull, heavy, loss of volume and freshness.

Hair masks do not need to be washed off, they replace styling products

IT IS A MYTH. Hair masks are not intended for hair styling, they have their own very specific tasks - to intensively nourish and moisturize the hair. It is not necessary to wash off the styling cream and hair styling products, but wash off the hair mask.

Applying a hair mask to the roots hurts hair

THIS IS TRUE. A moisturizing hair mask can lead to grease and dandruff. Carefully read the label on the jar: apply the hair root mask to the roots, the hair mask only along the length.

The same hair mask can be used all your life

IT IS A MYTH. Hair needs change over the course of life, so home hair care products should be chosen based on your current challenge - nourishing, moisturizing or rebuilding your hair.

If you leave the mask on the hair longer, the effect will be better.

IT IS A MYTH. For best results, follow the instructions for use of hair care products. Often the extension of the time indicated by the manufacturer can negatively affect the hair and its quality, or even lead to undesirable consequences.

If you heat the mask on your hair, you will enhance its effect.

THIS IS TRUE. The use of heat enhances the effect of the mask and helps to open the hair cuticle. True, you don't need to heat your hair with a hair dryer. The thermal effect is achieved with a towel around the head or a hair cap. In this case, the effect of the mask is achieved in less time.

The mask must be washed off with cold water so as not to destroy its regenerating effect.

IT IS A MYTH. Cold water will not completely wash off the hair mask, especially if it contains various oils. The best way to wash off the mask is with warm water without shampoo.

The conditioner can be replaced with a hair mask

THIS IS TRUE. Because the mask has a more moisturizing effect and contains a higher concentration of amino acids. But you should use the mask no more than once a week. And with conditioner - after each hair wash. However, if you do not keep the mask on your hair for the allotted time, but rinse it off immediately, then the effect of it will be the same as from the conditioner, since it will not have time to do its job of treating and nourishing the hair.

Masks are generally not needed for hair care. Air conditioning is enough

IT IS A MYTH. In home hair care, you cannot do only with conditioners because they have different functionality and duration of exposure. The effect of applying the conditioner lasts until the next hair wash. The deep nutrition of the mask lasts a week.
“It's great when a woman takes care of her hair every day, choosing professional hair products - shampoos and conditioners,” says Ekaterina Kazakova, a leading technologist at INOAR, “but it's worth pampering yourself and your hair additionally, for example, with hair masks. Moreover, INOAR offers masks with different compositions and different scents for connoisseurs and strict consumers. And if there is no time to keep the mask, then it can be replaced with SOS serum. It lasts for three minutes, and the effect is the same as from a mask. "

Temperature changes, constant use of styling products, hair dryers and ironing - all these factors negatively affect hair health. When our hair is visibly damaged, only then we intensively begin to use nourishing and moisturizing products. However, this approach is extremely ineffective: to keep your hair shiny and strong, you need to use additional care at least once a week, even if you think everything is in order. We will tell you more about what to follow when choosing a hair mask in this article.

How to choose a hair mask?

Unfortunately, just as there is no cream that would solve all problems at the same time, there is no universal hair product. It is necessary to select additional care depending on your hair type and its needs.

Dyed hair

You probably remember the fiery red-haired Leela - the main character of the cult "Fifth Element". But you hardly know what Mile Jovovich had to go through during the filming: after dyeing it bright orange, the actress's hair was so damaged that she was wearing a wig most of the time.

Of course, modern hair dyes do not do as much harm as their predecessors, but you still have to struggle with some problems. How to prolong color fastness, add shine to hair, keep it healthy and strong? Use once a week to maintain excellent hair condition, or twice a week if the hair is severely damaged after dyeing.

• Regular use will extend the durability of the stain up to 10 weeks.
• Candelilla wax helps hair retain moisture and adds shine, while hydrolyzed wheat proteins strengthen and restore hair structure.

The mask helps to prevent the washout of the coloring pigment, nourishes the hair and creates a lamination effect.

Dry and unruly hair

It doesn't matter why your hair gets dry - under the influence of sunlight, hard water or styling products - a mask with nourishing oils will help to cope with the problem. For example, . As the name suggests, the composition contains six types of oils at once: tiare flower, lotus, rose, flax, sunflower and chamomile. The mask is quickly and easily absorbed, making the hair softer, smoother, shinier and stronger. A nice bonus: after using the mask, your hair will become more manageable, so creating even the most intricate hairstyle will be as easy as shelling pears.

Damaged and brittle hair

Frequent use of a hair dryer, curling iron and curling iron will make your hair dry, brittle and weak. To prevent breakage and split ends, use a heat protectant before each style, and apply to hair once or twice a week. This remedy is intended for the most severe cases: thanks to the pro-keratin and cicamide in the composition, the hair becomes stronger, firmer and more elastic. This mask can also be used as a sos-remedy on the eve of an important event.

Fat roots

Hair that is oily at the roots is a common problem that, however, is rarely mentioned by cosmetics manufacturers. But the Elseve range of hair care products has a solution for this too. Oily hair at the roots also needs special care, they must be cleaned with high quality, but not overdried. Use a mask from the series consisting of blue, white and green. But note that this mask needs to be used in an unusual way.

• Firstly, it should be applied not after shampooing, but before.
• Secondly, it is worth distributing the mask on dry hair, not on wet hair.
• Thirdly, the product should not be used along the entire length of the hair, but only at the roots.

The mask absorbs sebum and allows all subsequent products to work more effectively.

Experts advise against using saturated masks every day, as they can weigh down your hair.

Experts advise against using saturated masks every day, as they can weigh down your hair. For daily care, choose lighter conditioner sprays or nourishing oils - for example, very dry and damaged hair will be helped by the new L'Oréal Paris:. This gentle cream leave-in care nourishes hair and guarantees effective thermal protection.

Regular hair masks should be used once or twice a week, depending on the condition of the hair. Apply to clean, damp hair along the entire length, avoiding the roots (this rule does not apply to a mask for oily scalp). Let the mask sit on your hair for three to five minutes and then rinse thoroughly with water.

4 mistakes when using hair masks

1. When distributing the mask, we focus on the upper part of the hair, forgetting that the lower strands also need nutrition and additional care. To ensure perfect distribution of the mask throughout the entire mass of hair and to avoid tangling, after applying the product, gently go through the hair with a special comb with rare teeth.
2. Choose a mask that is designed to address the specific problem of your hair - and if you have damaged hair, you shouldn't buy a product for colored hair. Also, always read the instructions carefully: most masks recommend not rinsing for five minutes, but some need to be kept on the hair for as much as 15!
3. After using the mask, hair should be clean and fresh. If you notice that your hair looks messy, this mask is most likely not suitable for you. Try looking for a lighter texture.
4. Do not forget about the ends of the hair: when applying the mask, always pay special attention to this area.

It is very important: the yeast that is part of the masks must definitely ferment. Only in this case can you get the maximum benefit for your hair. The fact is that it is active chemical fermentation that perfectly enhances metabolic processes in the scalp and hair. According to numerous reviews, yeast masks are very similar in their effects to beer masks and help your hair regain health.

To prepare a cosmetic mask, yeast should be diluted with warm milk or water (35-37оС). After that, natural honey or sugar is added. The resulting consistency should be infused for 15-20 minutes in a warm place. There are various recipes for yeast masks.

Yeast mask for hair growth

It is the yeast masks that trichologists recommend to people who want to accelerate hair growth. You can prepare a similar cosmetic product at. To do this, heat a glass of milk to a temperature of 37 ° C. Add 4 tablespoons of yeast, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar to it. Leave the finished consistency to infuse for 15-20 minutes. Next, add 2 teaspoons of mustard powder.

The mask is applied to the hair and scalp with light massaging movements.

To enhance the effect, brush the ends of the hair with warm vegetable oil. After 20-30 minutes, rinse the remains of the cosmetic product with warm water.

Anti hair loss yeast mask

This yeast mask effectively fights the problem of hair loss, making it healthier and thicker. To prepare this cosmetic product, dilute 2 tablespoons of yeast with boiled water (100 ml). Add 1 teaspoon granulated sugar and mix well. Remove the yeast infusion in a warm place for 20-30 minutes.

Add 2-3 drops of tea tree essential oil, 1 teaspoon of liquid vitamin E, 3 tablespoons of onion juice to the finished consistency. Apply the mask to damp hair, evenly distributing it over the entire length. Wrap your curls with plastic wrap or wear a special hat. Cover the hair with a warm towel. After 40 minutes, wash off the remaining yeast mask.

The procedure is recommended to be carried out 1-2 times a week.

Yeast mask for damaged hair

The composition of this mask helps restore elasticity and beauty to damaged, dry, thin and weak hair. To prepare this cosmetic product, pour 2 tablespoons of yeast with warm milk (100 ml). Add 1 teaspoon of natural honey and mix well. Leave the finished consistency in a warm place.

After 20-30 minutes, add 2 tablespoons of sour cream, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, egg yolk to the yeast solution. Apply the well-mixed mask to damp hair along the entire length. After 30-40 minutes, rinse the curls with warm water or herbal infusion. The procedure is recommended to be carried out 1-2 times a week.